EP1787047A2 - Ensemble de raccordement fluidique a mecanisme de retenue integral - Google Patents

Ensemble de raccordement fluidique a mecanisme de retenue integral

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EP1787047A2
EP1787047A2 EP05788950A EP05788950A EP1787047A2 EP 1787047 A2 EP1787047 A2 EP 1787047A2 EP 05788950 A EP05788950 A EP 05788950A EP 05788950 A EP05788950 A EP 05788950A EP 1787047 A2 EP1787047 A2 EP 1787047A2
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serrations
teeth
coupling assembly
fluid coupling
sealing surface
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EP1787047A4 (fr
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Nilesh C. Patel
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SPS Technologies LLC
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L19/00—Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on or into one of the joint parts
    • F16L19/005—Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on or into one of the joint parts comprising locking means for the threaded member
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L19/00—Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on or into one of the joint parts
    • F16L19/02—Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member
    • F16L19/0212—Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member using specially adapted sealing means
    • F16L19/0225—Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member using specially adapted sealing means without sealing rings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L19/00—Joints in which sealing surfaces are pressed together by means of a member, e.g. a swivel nut, screwed on or into one of the joint parts
    • F16L19/02—Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member
    • F16L19/025—Pipe ends provided with collars or flanges, integral with the pipe or not, pressed together by a screwed member the pipe ends having integral collars or flanges

Definitions

  • the present invention is directed to a coupling joint assembly for retaining a sealed joint by fastening two components together and more particularly to an improved fluid coupling assembly that can be scaled to maintain its pre-lube characteristics for different size fluid paths.
  • U.S. Patent Number 5,215,336 discloses a coupling joint assembly wherein one or more annular cantilevered projections can engage an annular serrated surface to enable a sealing pre-lubed force to be created during a sealing engagement and to provide a locking interaction during any disengagement.
  • U.S. Patent Number 5,058,930 discloses a high pressure coupling with an anti-galling feature wherein a ramp with an annular groove engages a coupling member that rides up the ramp until protruding tips extend beyond the ramp and are accommodated in the annular groove.
  • U.S. Patent Number 6,557,900 discloses a multi-component nut locking apparatus also with an annular cantilevered pawl for engaging racket teeth.
  • the release mechanism can engage the pawl to facilitate decoupling of the parts.
  • U.S. Patent Number 3,053,357 discloses of interest a captive nut with a bolt guiding means.
  • the present invention is directed to an improved fluid coupling assembly for retaining a sealed joint by fastening two components together.
  • One of the components includes a serrated annular surface.
  • the other component has an axially aligned flexible projection to contact the serrated annular surface to enable a relatively low force rotation during a sealing engagement of a first sealing surface on the first component and a second sealing surface on the second component.
  • a relatively higher force resistance is provided between the serrated annular surface and the axial flexible projection during a disengagement rotation to thereby ensure the security of the predetermined seating torque between the pair of components.
  • the axially projecting members such as a cantilevered beam or a plurality of cantilevered beams can employ at least one tooth of a configuration having one or more surfaces of an inclination or disposition relative to the serrated annular surface to permit a lower force camming rotation in a first direction, but creating a higher force locking engagement in a second rotational direction.
  • the respective components can be joined to fluid conduits and the coupling assembly can be connected to the respective ends of the fluid conduits to enable the creation of a predetermined compressive or torque force on a sealed joint.
  • the first component is adapted to be connected to a first fluid conduit and to provide a first sealing surface with a series of annular serrations positioned at a predetermined offset locations axially along the first component member.
  • the first component member can have a first fastening configuration such as helical threads.
  • a second component member is adapted to be connected to a second fluid conduit and can enable a second sealing surface to engage the first sealing surface of the first component member.
  • a second fastening configuration such as complimentary threads can be provided on the second component member wherein a position of the respective threads forming the fastening configuration and the position of the second sealing surface can be axially predetermined to ensure the appropriate sealing compression or torque force.
  • the second component member can have an annular cylinder, axially extending with a plurality of distal slots cut therein, to provide a plurality of axially cantilevered beams.
  • Each cantilevered beam has a curvilinear cross section relative to a longitudinal axis and supports at least one tooth of a configuration to engage the series of annular serrations on the first component member.
  • a series of serrations can, for example, be teeth having a camming face on one side of each tooth and a relative locking face on the other side of the tooth.
  • the teeth on the axially cantilevered beams can have a complimentary sloping face on one side to facilitate a low force camming rotation during a sealing engagement.
  • the other side of the teeth can be either the same sloping face or alternatively be set at a different angular relationship to provide a locking engagement at a relatively higher force resistance during any rotational disengagement.
  • the first component member can have an approximately cylindrical configuration with a central cylindrical axial bore extending through a male projection having external helical threads for rotation within a hollow opening of the second component member that has interior complimentary helical threads for providing a fastening between the two component parts.
  • Adjacent to the annular serrations on the first component member can be a multi-flat facet surface forming in essence a nut configuration to assist in rotating the first component so that a first sealing surface on the male projection can engage a second sealing surface provided, for example, on a ferrule-tube fitting that can be welded to a fluid conduit.
  • the second component member which functions similar to a nut also can have a plurality of load bearing exterior facets to assist in the application of a tightening force and a cylindrical hollow collar.
  • the size and location of slots extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and the axial bore in the collar determine the length and flex of the cantilevered beams.
  • the resilient flex of the cantilevered beams are also a function of the thickness of the beam, and the type of material that the beam is constructed from such as titanium, stainless steel, etc.
  • the number of slots determine the width of the arc of each beam. The wider the arc of the beam, the more force resistance can be applied.
  • the location of the distal end of the cantilevered beams and the annular serrated teeth can be respectively positioned so that when the two components are rotated together into a sealing engagement, an alignment of the teeth and the annular serrations will provide a visual representation that the compressive or pre-torqued forces between the respective sealing surfaces have been provided. Additionally, any disengagement movement will permit an operator to determine that compressive forces have been compromised.
  • a second component member is actually mounted over a compression tube such as a ferrule-tube fitting having a conical bearing surface.
  • the compression tube is frequently attached by welding to a fluid conduit.
  • the second component member can relatively rotate about the compression tube, while the other end of the compression tube is securely fastened to its fluid conduit.
  • the first component member is axially moved relative to the second component member so that the male member is then inserted into the female opening of the second component member to initially engage the respective threads.
  • the rotation of the second component member starts the sealing engagement. Only if the threads are preliminarily engaged as the respective sealing surfaces of the first component member and the second component member come into contact and the flexible axial projections on the second component member come into contact with the series of serrations to create both a vibrating tactile and audible indicator for determining that a locking coaction is being engaged and completing the sealing joint.
  • a subjective balance force can be achieved in both coupling and de-coupling modes of operation.
  • the teeth on the cantilevered beams and the annular serrated teeth can be uniformly rounded.
  • the second component member can be utilized to determine the desired coupling force and de-coupling force by the degree of slope on the camming face on each cantilevered tooth and the degree of slope on the locking face on the other side of the tooth.
  • the cantilevered teeth can have a basic sinusoidal configuration to provide an initial rounded design configuration for the teeth with a 30° lead slope overlaid on the sinusoidal camming face and a 50° rear slope overlaid on the rear or locking face.
  • An increase of the number of teeth on each axially projecting member can further help distribute the pressure during contact and further reduce the possibility of foreign object debris and damage.
  • an axial chamfer of a gentle and smooth configuration can further facilitate a mating of the teeth and annular serrations during coupling.
  • Figure 1 is an elevated view of a coupling assembly in accordance with the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the coupling assembly of Figure 1 in a coupled mode
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view disclosing one embodiment of an engagement relationship between the first member of the coupling assembly with the series of serrations and a second member with teeth extending from an axially cantilevered beam;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view disclosing a coupling movement of the embodiment of Figure 3; [0031]
  • Figure 5 is also a schematic perspective view disclosing a coupling movement further downstream of Figure 4.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a first coupling member of the second embodiment
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a second coupling member of the second embodiment.
  • Figure 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the engagement between the teeth on a cantilevered beam and the serrations.
  • a fluidic coupling assembly 2 of the present invention includes a first coupling member 4 and a second coupling member 6.
  • the first coupling member 4 can be joined to a first fluid conduit 8.
  • a flange 10 can be welded to the first fluid conduit 8.
  • Other retention devices could be utilized but in a relatively high pressure hydraulic system for an aircraft engine, welding may be preferable.
  • the first coupling member 4 has an approximately cylindrical configuration with a hollow interior axial flow conduit 12.
  • a bearing surface 14 is provided at the other end of the first coupling member 4.
  • Adjacent to bearing surface 14 is a helical thread fastener 16.
  • the helical thread fastener 16 terminates adjacent an annular series of serrations or detent teeth 18.
  • the spacing of the serrations 18 along an axial length of the first coupling member 4 is specifically designed to ensure an initial engagement of the helical thread fastener 16 before the serrations 18 are engaged.
  • the polygonal set of planner facets 20 can be used to provide a surface for engagement with a wrench, etc. to stabilize the first coupling member 4 which forms the male member of the fluidic coupling assembly 2.
  • the second coupling member 6 or female component of the fluid coupling assembly 2 can be secured to a compression tube 22 therein by a thrust wire or ring 24.
  • the compression tube 22 or ferrule tube fitting can be welded to a second fluid conduit 26.
  • the compression tube or ferrule tube fitting 22 has a complementary sloping bearing surface 30 to receive the bearing surface 14 of the first coupling member 4.
  • the second coupling member 6 is connected to the second fluid conduit 26 and has complementary internal threads 28 for engaging the helical threaded fastener 16 on the male component 4 to force the respective bearing surfaces 14 on the first coupling member 4 against a complementary bearing surface 30 on the compression tube 22.
  • the second coupling member 6 is rotably mounted around the compression tube 22 and has an external surface including a plurality of planner facets 32 of a polygonal shape that can receive a wrench or jaws of pliers for applying additional torquing forces.
  • a collar member 34 is integrally provided with plannar facets 32 and has axial cuts or notches 36 to define axially cantilevered beams 38.
  • Each of the cantilevered beams 38 has a curvilinear cross-section and can be spaced in an annular pattern with one or more teeth provided at an axially distal side of each cantilevered beam.
  • the relative cross-sectional thickness of the cantilevered beams, the amount of arc, along with the particular material in which the second coupling member 6 is formed, will determine the amount of flex of each of the respective cantilevered beams 38.
  • the coupling members can be made from titanium, stainless steel, and various alloys and even plastic in some embodiments, or any other material suitable and known within the coupling art. The selection of the material will depend upon the accuracy and forces to be handled by the coupling assembly 2.
  • FIG. 3 a schematic cross-sectional view is disclosed of a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein the serrations or detents 18 are shown relative to a pair of spaced teeth 40 and 42 extending radially inward for engagement with the serrations 18.
  • the serrations 18 are annularly arranged in a circular pattern about the exterior of the first coupling member 4, and the axial cantilevered beams 38 have inner and outer diameters that subscribe concentric circles with the respective teeth members 40 and 42 projecting radially inward from the distal ends of the cantilevered beam inner diameter to engage the circular serrations 18 in a ratchening manner as the respective teeth undulate over the circular serrations 18 during sealing engagement and disengagement modes of operation.
  • Figure 4 is another perspective view disclosing the relative flex of a cantilevered beam 38 as a sloping camming surface 44 on tooth 42 engages the corresponding sloping surface 46 of the serrations.
  • a counterclockwise movement or rotation provides a coupling action between the first coupling member 4 and the second coupling member 6.
  • the rear surface 48 of the respective teeth 40 and 42 and the front surface 50 of the serrations have a steeper slope and create a locking torque to resist any unwanted de-coupling motion in the clockwise direction.
  • a second embodiment of the present invention wherein a first coupling member 54 can engage with a second coupling member 56 shown in a perspective view in Figure 7.
  • the differences between the first embodiment and the second embodiment reside in the configuration of the serrations or detents 58 and the teeth 60 extending radially inward from the axially cantilevered beam 38. Since the other features are the same as the first embodiment, the same reference numbers will be utilized for those components.
  • Figure 8 discloses a schematic cross-sectional view of the axially cantilevered beam 38, serrations 58 and plurality of teeth 60.
  • any differential force can be achieved in both coupling and de-coupling modes of operation by the slope of the teeth 18 forming the annular serration.
  • the teeth 58 can have a basic sinusoidal configuration to provide an initial rounded design configuration that is then altered in manufacturing so the teeth, for example, can have a 30° lead slope overlaid on the sinusoidal camming face with a 50° rear slope overlaid on the rear or locking face.
  • both the serration 58 and the cantilevered teeth 60 can have the same rounded configurations to provide a consistent resistance force that will be equal for both coupling and
  • An increase in the number of teeth, for example 3, as shown in Figure 7, can further help distribute the pressure during contact, and further reduce the possibility of foreign object debris and damage.
  • the leading axial surface of the serration or detents 58 can be beveled or chamfered 62 to provide a gentle and smooth configuration to further facilitate a mating of the teeth 60 and the serrations 58 during the initial coupling.
  • the specific angle of the lead slope and the rear slope of the serration 58 can be subjectively determined to determine both the degree of forces experienced during coupling and the forces experienced during the de-coupling operation.
  • a titanium alloy per AMS 4928 with a length of the first coupling member or male member being approximately one and one-half inch in length and with a fluid conduit tube of .250 inches OD will experience an assembly torque of 65 to 75 pounds per inch.
  • the second coupling member 56 will have an OD diameter of the collar member 34 of .530 inches and an axial length of .880 inches. The weight in pounds will be .039 when the coupling members are assembled together.
  • the axial length of the first coupling member can be approximately two inches while the second coupling member will have an OD diameter for the collar member 34 of one and one-half inches and an axial length of 1.440 inches.
  • the threads on the first coupling member 54 and the threads on the second coupling member 56 can be pursuant to Military Specification 8879.
  • the second coupling member When the male coupling member 4, 54 is inserted within the female aperture of the second coupling member 6, 56, the second coupling member is rotated to engage the respective helical threads 16 and 28. After these threads have been positively engaged and the first coupling member 4, 54 is actually drawn into the second coupling member 6, 56, the teeth on the collar member 34 begin to engage the series of serrations or detents 18.
  • the serrated detents are aligned parallel to the longitudal axis of the coupling assembly and can have a different cross-sectional configuration as can be seen between the first embodiment and the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • the teeth cantilevered from the collar 34, and more specifically from the axially cantilevered beams 38 are resiliently biased against the serrations 18 on the first coupling member, they provide a flexing action and a spring-loaded force to provide a pre-determined amount of resistance to the sealing rotation.
  • the inner engagement of the teeth and the serrations can create both a tactile vibration that can -be felt by the operator and an audio ratchet sounding interface that can be heard by the operator so that he or she is assured that a positive sealing and locking action is occurring even if it is not possible to see the coupling assembly. It is also possible to view the matching engagement of the teeth with the serrations to provide a visual determination of an adequate seal being accomplished.
  • the sealed joint of the fluidic coupling assembly occurs when the respective bearing surfaces 14 and 30 are preloaded or pretorqued to the desired level.
  • the fluidic coupling assembly of the present invention can be manufactured in a relatively economical manner to provide an advantageous fluidic and hydraulic connection where safety is the prime interest, for example on aircraft engines.

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Abstract

La présente invention à trait à un ensemble de raccordement fluidique pour la retenue d'un joint scellé comportant un premier organe adapté pour un raccordement à un premier conduit de fluide avec une surface d'étanchéité et une série de dentelures d'alignement axial conjointement avec des filets hélicoïdaux. Un deuxième organe d'une configuration complémentaire est adapté pour un raccordement à un deuxième conduit de fluide avec des filets complémentaires et un manchon cylindrique s'étendant en direction axiale avec des encoches axiales espacées formant des poutres en porte-à-faux. Chacune des poutres en porte-à-faux peut comprendre un denture capable d'engager une série de dentelures pour assurer une force de résistance appropriée pour l'engagement et le dégagement étanche. La denture et les dentelures peuvent rester en contact pour fournir une détection visuelle d'une force de précontrainte entre le premier organe et le deuxième organe.
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